# \#cavalier **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/cavalier/118.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [1990 Chev Cavalier Z24 2dr & Grandmother](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chev-cavalier-z24-2dr-grandmother/201068)
**Author:** [@PontiacDodge2025](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PontiacDodge2025)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chev-cavalier-z24-2dr-grandmother/201068 "2025-07-20T12:09:56Z")
It was pretty fun going places with the 1990 Chev Z24 & other vehicles with my grandmother, with a long driving distance in Saskatchewan Canada going to and coming back from cities lots & other times taking my grandmothe… --- ## [AC not turned on in 4 years - suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-not-turned-on-in-4-years-suggestions/194927)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-not-turned-on-in-4-years-suggestions/194927 "2024-05-19T19:13:24Z")
Working on my 2001 Cavalier 2.2 5-speed manual (265k) that has been in storage for the last 3 years. One of the things on the list is the AC system. The last time the compressor was on was probably around September of 20… --- ## [Still need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-need-help/164522)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-need-help/164522 "2024-02-09T23:01:41Z")
Replacing door latch assembly for 2001 cavalier 2-door coupe part number 940-104 latch assembly. Have been trying to figure this out for months. Spent 6 more hours a couple of days ago, took everything apart that I coul… --- ## [Bleeder valve vs. Jiggle pin 98 cavalier 2.2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bleeder-valve-vs-jiggle-pin-98-cavalier-2-2/189538)
**Author:** [@emilykathlene](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emilykathlene)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bleeder-valve-vs-jiggle-pin-98-cavalier-2-2/189538 "2023-03-13T04:36:29Z")
I’m not a mechanic at all. But I have no money. So I left figuring it out with YouTube and you wonderful people in forums. On the 2.2 l 1998 Chevrolet cavalier, does it have a bleeder valve or a jiggle pin in the thermos… --- ## [2002 Cavalier F code wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cavalier-f-code-wont-start/184943)
**Author:** [@Joshuawaller777\_181339](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joshuawaller777_181339)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2022, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cavalier-f-code-wont-start/184943 "2022-06-30T00:45:54Z")
So i hace an 02 Cavalier 2.2L vin F that will not start. I have rebuilt the starter and tested good. I replaced spark plugs coil packs ICM battery and cleaned fuel injectors. Fuel lime pressure checks out fine. It turns … --- ## [ABS and Trac Off lights on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-and-trac-off-lights-on/96924)
**Author:** [@FrustratingDriver69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrustratingDriver69)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-and-trac-off-lights-on/96924 "2022-03-03T15:04:55Z")
Hi everyone I'm new here. I have some issues. I have a 2002 Chevy Cavalier. The ABS and Trac Off lights are both on. The cone on randomly and go off randomly. I thought I had a mechanic I could trust. I pain approximat… --- ## [Damage Repair: Attempted Theft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-repair-attempted-theft/180242)
**Author:** [@49IntlTruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/49IntlTruck)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-repair-attempted-theft/180242 "2021-11-17T21:28:40Z")
Someone broke into my car and attempted to steal it. Fortunately, he was unsuccessful. Unfortunately, one door lock and the ignition were damaged. Now I have the insurance claim paperwork and need to find someone to repa… --- ## [Leaking between reservoir and power steering pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-between-reservoir-and-power-steering-pump/170969)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-between-reservoir-and-power-steering-pump/170969 "2020-10-08T16:01:24Z")
2001 Cavalier 2.2 5-speed manual 260K. Air getting sucked into the system, pump howling, no matter how much fluid I add or how much fluid is in the reservoir, nothing helps or changes - so my conclusion is that the leak … --- ## [2000 Chevrolet Cavalier - power intermittent to front axle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-cavalier-power-intermittent-to-front-axle/170222)
**Author:** [@Don28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don28)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-cavalier-power-intermittent-to-front-axle/170222 "2020-09-22T17:44:59Z")
power is intermitant to front axle as if transmission is failing. I replaced 2 spark plug wires with torn insulation, no help. I have never replaced the transmission filter in 20 years of ownership. --- ## [Trying for about 3 weeks to fix this car/starter - main issue: 5 wires heading to starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-for-about-3-weeks-to-fix-this-car-starter-main-issue-5-wires-heading-to-starter/168686)
**Author:** [@deeppvddles666](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deeppvddles666)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-for-about-3-weeks-to-fix-this-car-starter-main-issue-5-wires-heading-to-starter/168686 "2020-08-15T23:02:11Z")
So, it’s a 1999 Chevy Cavalier, manual transmission. When it first stopped starting, it was like a three day process - it first day, it was /kinda/ a slow start, 2nd day it felt like it barely started, and the third day … --- ## [Cooling Fan not coming on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fan-not-coming-on/36924)
**Author:** [@sanjnsri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sanjnsri)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fan-not-coming-on/36924 "2020-07-08T21:40:42Z")
1996 Chevy Cavalier 2.2 lt engine. Today i found, Cooling fan does not turn on even after reaching operating temperature.Engine overheats when idling. It does not turn on, when A/C is turned on ( I realized AC is … --- ## [Flywheel inspection shield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flywheel-inspection-shield/166712)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flywheel-inspection-shield/166712 "2020-07-02T19:39:36Z")
Simple question. Does this car: a 2001 Cavalier 2.2 manual transmission 5-speed - have a flywheel inspection shield - and if it does, how many bolts are there holding it on and where are those bolts located? I am in t… --- ## [Engine Knocking on Left Side after Head Gasket Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-knocking-on-left-side-after-head-gasket-replacement/165863)
**Author:** [@Haltirith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Haltirith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 6:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-knocking-on-left-side-after-head-gasket-replacement/165863 "2020-06-16T06:53:13Z")
My brother and I just finished doing a head gasket replacement on his car. When we went to start it, it turned over a few times before it would start. It’s having a rough idle and knocking on the left side of the engine.… --- ## [Drive line slack in gearbox 2003 cavalier 5-speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-line-slack-in-gearbox-2003-cavalier-5-speed/165493)
**Author:** [@Lewbish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lewbish)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-line-slack-in-gearbox-2003-cavalier-5-speed/165493 "2020-06-08T21:01:22Z")
Car has a violent yanking slack in first gear, so I have to baby it sensitively to take off by keeping the rpm up over 1200 or so. Could bad motor mounts cause this? In gear, with one wheel off the ground, it has two o… --- ## [Coolant is being pushed out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-is-being-pushed-out/164481)
**Author:** [@Kristian-12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kristian-12)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-is-being-pushed-out/164481 "2020-05-18T23:40:33Z")
So I’m helping these old people out that are moving to Colorado I only have till 11 in the morning but their car is broke down water is being pushed out the reservoir over full line what does that mean I read up on it th… --- ## [P0304 Engine misfire, but only after heat soak, GM 2.2L 4-cyl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0304-engine-misfire-but-only-after-heat-soak-gm-2-2l-4-cyl/163303)
**Author:** [@gebrown\_166697](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gebrown_166697)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2020, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0304-engine-misfire-but-only-after-heat-soak-gm-2-2l-4-cyl/163303 "2020-05-01T16:20:25Z")
Greetings all, new member and first post… Have a 96’ Chevy Cavalier with 21,000 original miles (inherited recently from family member and original owner). When cold car starts immediately and runs perfectly if taken on… --- ## [1987 Chevrolet Cavalier Speed density conversion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-chevrolet-cavalier-speed-density-conversion/161767)
**Author:** [@JosephBilger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephBilger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-chevrolet-cavalier-speed-density-conversion/161767 "2020-03-26T13:37:14Z")
1987 chev cavalier speed density conversion how do i know it was or was not done --- ## [Starter or starter relay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-or-starter-relay/160387)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-or-starter-relay/160387 "2020-03-24T19:41:51Z")
I am having the same starting / starter failing/grinding problem that I had back in 2015 when I had a harness and relay added between the battery and the starter as part of a recall. The added relay was a 4-pin Omron 121… --- ## [How to replace door latch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-replace-door-latch/159174)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-replace-door-latch/159174 "2020-02-28T06:02:42Z")
Anyone tell me or point me to instructions, video or procedure for replacing the door latch assembly? Door has been sagging for years and I can’t replace it myself. Yesterday the latch inside my driver’s side door shatte… --- ## [Cavalier CV axle replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cavalier-cv-axle-replacement/158271)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cavalier-cv-axle-replacement/158271 "2020-02-10T21:31:13Z")
2 basic questions. First, I have a 2001 5-speed manual. I don’t have to worry about this extra “stub shaft” part I keep hearing horror stories about, do I? I expect to not encounter any C-clips, snap-rings or anything ot… --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Cavalier - intermittent dome light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-cavalier-intermittent-dome-light/157599)
**Author:** [@HelenKristoff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HelenKristoff)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2020, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-cavalier-intermittent-dome-light/157599 "2020-01-31T11:32:38Z")
New battery installed. Dome light still comes on sometimes while driving. Now when car turned off locked and parked dome light comes on and then alarm goes off. Shut the alarm off but dome light does not go off. --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Cavalier automatic won't shift to park and reverse its stuck on neutral and drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-cavalier-automatic-wont-shift-to-park-and-reverse-its-stuck-on-neutral-and-drive/75568)
**Author:** [@trinere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trinere)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-cavalier-automatic-wont-shift-to-park-and-reverse-its-stuck-on-neutral-and-drive/75568 "2019-11-25T14:19:54Z")
Hello: I have been driving a 2003 Chevrolet cavalier and the automatic shift is stuck and can only shift to neutral and drive since Thursday morning. It wont go up to reverse and parking and down to the other 3 shifts. … --- ## [Towing with a chevy cavalier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-a-chevy-cavalier/33647)
**Author:** [@romeo1311](https://community.cartalk.com/u/romeo1311)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-a-chevy-cavalier/33647 "2019-08-12T04:01:38Z")
I have a mint 2002 chevy cavalier(33,000mi.) with a 2.2L mfi L4 dohc (2200) engine with 4 speed auto trans. The manual says DO NOT tow with this engine. I want to tow a small tear drop trailer at 980 lbs. with a tongue w… --- ## [Really not sure exactly what happened](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-not-sure-exactly-what-happened/142808)
**Author:** [@DjWallace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DjWallace)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-not-sure-exactly-what-happened/142808 "2019-06-24T21:54:56Z")
(Not car savvy, but would like to know why I almost died. Also not sure if this goes here. There’s a tldr) I was driving home in my 2003 Chevy Cavalier (mi:213,273) today, when it was almost like the brake was stomped a… --- ## [Extreme cold weather = AC compressor and fan not turning on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extreme-cold-weather-ac-compressor-and-fan-not-turning-on/110910)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extreme-cold-weather-ac-compressor-and-fan-not-turning-on/110910 "2019-05-06T00:35:11Z")
As most of you know, this is the coldest it has been for a sustained period of several days for something like 100 years. I will save you the long story, but my question is about a connection between that and my AC comp… --- ## [Car starts but immediately dies when the weather is cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-but-immediately-dies-when-the-weather-is-cold/88383)
**Author:** [@kellis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kellis)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-but-immediately-dies-when-the-weather-is-cold/88383 "2019-02-28T21:08:31Z")
I have a 1991 Chevy Cavalier. It usually runs fine, but recently the weather has been colder and it is having issues when I start it in the morning. Granted, I live in Florida so "cold" is only in the 40s. The car will s… --- ## ['04 Chevy Cav Kills Battery If Not Driven Daily](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-chevy-cav-kills-battery-if-not-driven-daily/133528)
**Author:** [@kyti825\_147588](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kyti825_147588)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-chevy-cav-kills-battery-if-not-driven-daily/133528 "2019-01-29T19:04:58Z")
I have an '04 Chevy Cavalier purchased from previous owner a few years ago. Have been through 3 or 4 new batteries already. It will be fine if driven daily (even if only a couple miles a day), but if it’s not driven for … --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Cavalier runs out of gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-cavalier-runs-out-of-gas/122021)
**Author:** [@TomKing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomKing)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-cavalier-runs-out-of-gas/122021 "2018-11-05T14:35:55Z")
My daughters car runs out of gas after 150 miles and only takes 6 gallons when filling up. Is the fuel pump bad? --- ## [Car steering wheel stuff and brakes stiff and no acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-steering-wheel-stuff-and-brakes-stiff-and-no-acceleration/124987)
**Author:** [@cwalker30427\_142134](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwalker30427_142134)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-steering-wheel-stuff-and-brakes-stiff-and-no-acceleration/124987 "2018-09-15T23:05:45Z")
So one day my car just stalled and wouldn’t accelerate but a quick restart got it working. Then later now I backed out then put it in drive and all my dash lights came on, steering wheel was stiff, brakes were stiff, and… --- ## [How risky is rust on a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-risky-is-rust-on-a-2000-chevrolet-cavalier/124426)
**Author:** [@DonWishniewsky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonWishniewsky)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-risky-is-rust-on-a-2000-chevrolet-cavalier/124426 "2018-09-05T21:10:51Z")
How much of a safety concern is the rust on the underside frame of my 2000 Chevy Cavalier? [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/cavalier/118.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=cavalier)